INDIA IN VIOLATION OF ALL INTERNATIONAL NORMS IN KASHMIR.

The
recent attack on the Indian Occupation forces in the Pulwama district of
Kashmir, in which 44 military personnel were killed must be seen in the context
of the Kashmir crisis.

The
crisis began in August 1948, when the Indian Military occupied Kashmir in
violation of all international norms and standards.

Since
then it has been a continuous struggle for freedom and self- determination for
the Kashmiris. In order to entrench its occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, the
region has become the most militarised found anywhere in the world. The
occupation forces number over 750000 soldiers. The dreaded Armed Forces Special
Powers Act (AFSPA) ensures that any soldier may carry out any form of atrocity
against civilians without having to face any arrest, charges and prosecution.

To
commiserate with the Indian Government would be to misrepresent the legitimate
struggle of the Kashmiris for their independence.

However
the response of the Indian government was typical and predictable.

Blame
Pakistan.

The
media coverage of the incident has been extensive. What the media has failed to
do is report on the daily human rights violations perpetrated by the Indian
occupying forces on the Kashmiri civilian population.

Peaceful
demonstrators are detained without trial, the leadership of the Kashmiris are
either detained or kept under house arrest.

Since
1989 more than 100 000 Kashmiris have been killed, 110 000 children orphaned
and 11000 women gang raped and nothing reported.

In
June 2018, a UN Report on the Human Rights Situation in Kashmir was vehemently
disputed by India, claiming that the report was orchestrated by Pakistan.

A
responsible reaction from the Indian authorities would be to support an
impartial and independent investigation to identify, prosecute and punish those
who planned, financed and facilitated the murderous crime. When leaders rush to
level accusations without verifying the facts after a proper investigation has
taken place, will expose their ulterior motives.

The
deadly attack took place deep inside Kashmir territory. The convoy was heavily
fortified and planned for months. Why is it that an attack by a single
“militant” could not be prevented? Why did the Indian Occupying Force not
secure the route? This could have been another of India’s false flag
operations. Such operations are part of India’s strategic planning.

Who
would benefit from such an operation?

The
Media Review Network calls on the South African Government to work with the
United Nations and other international bodies to find a speedy diplomatic
solution to this problem. A problem that was not made in the Valley of
Kashmir, but rather in the Corridors of western imperialism and colonial
supremacists in White Hall, the White House and Champs Elyse.